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The Journal ofThe Vatican Philatelic Society The Rrst Philatelic Society In The United states Devoted Exclusively to Vatican City and Roman states Stamps Volume 48, No.6 May, 2000 NEW ISSUES The.Popes and the Holy Years 1750 - 2000 By Tom Crimando On February 4, Vatican City issued the final series The souvenir sheet commemorates the Holy of stamps commemorating the Holy Years. The se- Year 2000. On the right side is a 2,000 lire stamp and ries consists of nine stamps and attached seals fea- seal with the same speci- turing portraits and coats of arms of Popes associ- fications as those listed ated with the Holy Years of 1750 to 2000, as well as above; however, the a souvenir sheet. They were designed by Irio Ottavio stamp features a portrait Fantini. The stamp values and subjects are as fol- of Pope John Paul II that lows: differs from that in the 300 lire - Pope Benedict XIV (1750) regular sheet stamp. At the top of the souvenir sheet 400 lire - Pope Pius VI (1775) is the inscription 1300 - 2000 I PAPI E GLI ANNI 500 lire - Pope Leo XII (1825) SANTI - ANNO SANTO 2000 - GIOVANNI 600 lire - Pope Pius lX(1875) PAOLO II. At the left side of the sheet is a picture of 700 lire - Pope Leo XIII (1900) a kneeling Pope John Paul II with the Papal Tiara 800 lire - Pope Pius XI (1925) and Crossed Keys in the background; the words 1,200 lire - Pope Pius XII( 1950) CITTA DEL VATI- 1,500 lire - Pope Paul VI (1975) CANO are in the lower 2,000 lire - Pope John Paul II (2000) right comer ofthe sheet. The stamps and attached seals each measure The sheet measures 137 35 x 35 mm. and have a x 103 mm. perforation of 13 3/4. The .Bundesdruckerei of Germany printed The name of the Pope both the stamps and the souvenir sheet using the off- and the Holy Year appear set process. The total printing was 450,000 complete at the top of each stamp series of stamps and 200,000 souvenir sheets. and seal. The Papal Tiara Pope Benedict XIV pre- and Crossed Keys as pared for the Holy Year well as the value are at the bottom of the stamps, of 1750 with extraordi- while the words CITTADEL VATICANO appear at nary care and piety, con- the bottom of both the stamps and seals. The seals centrating on its spiritual also include, in the upper right comer, the original significance while keep- name and birth-death years of each pope. The stamps ing in mind the practical arrangements necessary for were issued in sheets of 5 stamps and 5 seals. the large number of pilgrims (Cont. on page 4) FROM THE PRESIDENT ~tt~~.~B~y:trot~s By PRESIDENT THOMAS I. CRIMANDO of the This issue includes the ballot for our biennial elec- VATICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY tions as well as our annual awards. Organized 1953 One of these, the Veritas Award, is presented to the ••• American Philatelic Society Affiliate # 129 author of the best article appearing in the Vatican ... Notes during the past year. I urge all of our members Dennis P. Brady, Editor Dan Celani, Publisher to review the articles of the past year and vote for the 4897 Ledyard Drive 19622 Webster Manlius, NY 13104 Clinton Twp., MI48035 author that you feel is most deserving of this award. [email protected] [email protected] The President's Award is presented to a member in OFFICERS recognition of his outstanding service to the VPS. VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT However, elected officers and recent recipients are Thomas I. Crimando Rev. Charles Tuttle 8143 Mill Road P.O. Box 189 not eligible for this award. Bergen, NY 14416 Breese, IL 62230 The Board of Governors has decided to hold a special contest for authors of articles in the Notes. SECRETARY TREASURER Next year, in addition to the Veritas Award, the au- John F. Schorn Joseph Scholten thor of the best article will receive a Mexican Postal 3900 Elby St. 1436 Johnston St. SE Silver Spring, MD 20906-4415 Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2829 Administration presentation folder featuring the stamp and souvenir sheet commemorating Pope John APPOINTED CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP AUCTIONEER Paul II's 1990 and 1999 visits to Mexico. I wish to Sal Quinonez Rev. Charles Tuttle thank one of our members, Senor Manuel Angel 2 Aldergate, Apt 119 P.O. Box 189 Riverhead, NY 11901 Breese, IL 62230 Hanon Oliva, for generously donating this folder to our Society. It is our hope that this contest will en- PONTIFICAL STATES SLIDE CHAIRMAN Rev. Floyd A. Jenkins, SJ Michael D. Kinney courage more of our members to contribute articles Loyola University 1430 Daly Ave. to our publication. P.O. Box 45041 Wis. 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Box 3396 Utica, MI 48318-1022 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 276-7252 ~atiran QIit1J ~ I~t~ INSIDE THIS ISSUE ITALY.SANMARINO • SERVICE Popes and the Holy Years 1750-2000 Complete Comprehensive Coverage Tom Crimando· . • • . • • • . • . • • • . 1 To Highlight Your Personalized Collection President's Letter o MINT SETS 0 GOLDEN SERIES FDC Tom Crimando· . • • . • . • . 2 o MINT BLOCKS OGOLDSERIES.MAXCDS Doctors of the Church o USED SHEETS 0 SILK FDC DOFFICIAL FOLDERS OSPECIAL EVENTSCANC. Michael Siegfried. • • • • • • • • • • • • .5 o ACTAS DOFFICIAL COIN SETS Official Ballot· ••••.••.••......... ·7 o DECREETOS DOFFICIALPOSTALCDS Auction o THE TRAVELS OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II Rev. Charles Tuttle • • • • • • • • • • • • •8 New Members· . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . 10 VATICAN YEAR SETS VATICAN AIR LETTERS INCL. AIR l\IAILS Auction Results 1996 MINT $1.25 1996 CPL MINT $37.75 FOC ............................•........ $1.50 Rev. 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Edward Mullowney, SSJ· ••••• 16 VATICAN NOTES -May, 2000 Page 3 (Cont. from page 1) Church shared Italy's grief in response to the assassination who would come to Rome. He entrusted their spititual prepa- of King Humbert I. A large number of pilgrims traveled to rations to the most famous Rome due in part to the popular new means of transporta- preachers of the time. In a tion, the train. highly significant ecumeni- Pope Pius XI announced the Jubilee of 1925 with cal appeal the Pope ac- three: world peace, Christian unity, and resolution of the knowledged non-Catholics status of the Holy Land.